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WWE announced its second “Next In Line” class Monday, providing 15 college athletes with name, image and likeness (NIL) contracts, and the opportunity to become WWE Superstars.
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.<a href=”https://twitter.com/WWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@WWE</a> has announced its second “Next in Line” class.<br><br>15 college athletes have signed NIL deals that provides them with a pathway to WWE. <br><br>➖ <a href=”https://twitter.com/SmittySBJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@SmittySBJ</a><a href=”https://t.co/LLRt3Swy8x”>https://t.co/LLRt3Swy8x</a> <a href=”https://t.co/TNe8tLW5Nl”>pic.twitter.com/TNe8tLW5Nl</a>
Included in the group are football, basketball and volleyball players as well as track and field athletes, wrestlers, a gymnast and a cheerleader.
Perhaps the most recognizable name is Illinois tight end Luke Ford, who was rated as the No. 51 overall recruit in the country by 247Sports in 2018 before playing at the University of Georgia and then transferring to the University of Illinois.
Last season, Ford set career highs with 15 receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns for the Fighting Illini.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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